Hard-wired tool setting probe for drill bit breakage detection and tool length measurement in small machining centres. Measurements of unrivalled speed and precision for micro-tools under the most adverse manufacturing conditions using a modern measuring mechanism based on a linear working principle and optoelectronic switch signal generation.
Z-Pico tool measuring probe – Measure and monitor the smallest tools at up to 2 m/min
Wear-free, optoelectronic signal generation
- The trigger signal is generated via shading of a miniature light barrier
- Enables much higher measuring speeds and accuracy than with conventional probes
- Wear-free with long-term stability
BLUM tool measuring probes
Tool measuring probes by BLUM can be used for the most varied measurement and monitoring tasks in CNC machining centres.
Tool Breakage Detection
Non-contact breakage detection of centric tools such as drills, mills, engraving tools, taps and reamers.
Tool Length Measurement
Automatic setting and wear monitoring of tools by quick and precise length measurement.
Wear Compensation
Compensation of tool wear using measurements between the machining steps. The wear value is stored as an additive correction value in the tool offset memory.
Temperature Compensation
Compensation of the temperature-dependant thermal behaviour of machining centres.
Coolant Load
Reliable and fast measurements in coolant thanks to modern measuring mechanism and robust design.
Mass Production
Ideally suited to mass production under the harshest conditions.
Tool setting probe Z-Pico
* Depending on geometry and material of tool. Probing force must not result in damage to tool.
Additional information can be found in the relevant brochure and in the operating manual.
BLUM measuring cycles
The measuring cycles are user-friendly subroutines of the machine control. They can be used on milling and turning machines for the following measuring tasks
- Calibrating the probe
- Tool length measurement
- Tool wear monitoring
- Tool breakage detection (monitoring drill bit breakage, engraving tools, etc.)
The measuring cycles are available for many conventional controls. Your local BLUM-representative will gladly inform you about the range of features for your control.
